Sheelavathi: This ganja variety now costs Rs 1.2 lakh per kg in the black market

Reports indicate that the strain has gained traction among buyers in northern regions, prompting organized drug syndicates to take significant risks in transporting the contraband. Drug peddlers procure Sheelavathi from cultivators for prices ranging from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 per kg, with the price escalating significantly by the time it reaches major cities such as Vizag, Hyderabad, Delhi, and others.